This document discusses global energy challenges and the potential for increased energy efficiency. It notes that buildings and industry account for 44% of greenhouse gas emissions and are also the largest energy consumers. The document argues that a focus on energy efficiency using current technologies could achieve 30% energy savings, which would help address increasing energy demand and the need to reduce climate impacts from energy use. It promotes energy efficiency as a cheaper, quicker, and cleaner way to tackle energy challenges compared to developing cleaner supply sources.